It's All About The Dog
BODY LANGUAGE Approaching your puppy or frightening, anxiety-filled shelter dog, with your arms stretched out in front of you, as though greeting a long-lost friend, will have the opposite effect you are hoping for. If you want to make friends[…]
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Being a good pet parent means being a loving, caring pet parent. Some of this advice is basic and obvious, and you will think, “I know that.” Of course, you do, but despite knowing that, working our busy schedules can[…]
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Here we go again! This time, for me, it was a shock that one of the more trusted brand names in the dog food industry, is on recall. Though the recall is voluntary FROMM Shredded Entrée canned dog food, could[…]
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Then the day comes when it’s time to put on a collar and leash. Not every puppy will happily cooperate with being walked on a leash. This isn’t even about collar vs harness. We’re only talking about using a[…]
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This post is simply to clear up the definition of the terms, Hocks, and Hackles. They are not interchangeable yet used incorrectly quite often. HOCKS The hock connects the talus and calcaneus bones of the paw with the tibia and[…]
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Is “pushing” your dog intrusive and aggressive or affectionate and bonding? There is a training method known as “pushing” a dog. This method is used by trainers who also believe that playing “tug-of-war” and letting your dog win helps TO[…]
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July 4th fireworks may be more intense in volume in addition to emerging with more of a sudden boom, and more often than thunder without the warning of a rolling, escalating rumble. Imagine your puppy hearing a barrage of explosive[…]
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Puppies and dogs that have been adopted from a shelter or rescue foundation, do better if they start in a central location of your home. For puppies, you will be starting them off on the right track to conforming to[…]
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Does your dog get car sick and vomit in the car? Does he pant or salivate? Does she shake or whine? To some of us, just saying “car sick” conjures memories or thoughts of how awful that feeling can be.[…]
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